Clearwater Hotels, vacation rentals and travel guide
White powdery sands, warm Gulf breezes, and enough activities to entertain kids and adults make Clearwater Beach the ideal playground for travelers of all ages. Clearwater Beach is what a resort town was meant to be: a casual seaside atmosphere with enough dining and lodging choices to accommodate any budget.
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Clearwater Travel Guide
From its settlement in the late 19th century, Clearwater Beach has transformed itself from a winter hideaway for snowbirds to a highly accessible beach town that attracts Floridians and foreign tourists alike. Clearwater Beach is part of the aptly named Suncoast, which includes the beaches from Tampa Bay to Naples along the west coast of Florida.
By day, the family-friendly, sugar sand beaches are the main attraction in Clearwater Beach. Sportsmen can enjoy deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and charter boats are available for other marine excursions, including dolphin watching tours. There’s more than one way to get around this resort town—rent a jet ski to ride the waves, take a trolley ride, rent a bike, or put on your flip-flops and stroll down Gulfview Boulevard.
When the sun goes down, Clearwater Beach shows off its true colors. The Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival is a nightly sunset celebration that takes place in Pier 60 Park on Clearwater Beach. Inspired by the nightly arts festival at Mallory Square in Key West, this free family event features artisans, crafters, street performers, and live musical entertainment. If you’re going to spend the night in Clearwater Beach, be sure to make the Pier 60 Festival one of your travel destinations.
When it’s time for dinner, take advantage of the wonderful restaurants that Clearwater Beach has to offer. Fresh seafood is a local specialty; from fried grouper sandwiches to succulent crab legs, there are an endless variety of choices. Order a tropical drink and do some people watching in one of Clearwater Beach’s open air dining establishments, or indulge in a sumptuous buffet for an all-you-can-eat special. Dinner cruises serve up food, drinks, and romance as you glide through the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you plan on dining on land or sea, don’t forget your dancing shoes—it’s all part of the vibrant nightlife in Clearwater Beach.
At the end of the evening, there are a number of accommodations that will suit any budget—from modest motels to luxury resorts, and everything in between. Oceanfront hotels offer swimming pools and beach access, and the staff at larger resorts can help guests make arrangements for a number of activities, from SCUBA diving excursions to sightseeing cruises. For budget conscious travelers, less expensive lodging can be found along the intercoastal waterway.
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